What is a Triskelion?
I spent a goodly part of my summer vacation perusing wine bottles and admiring the artwork thereupon. Naturally, my thoughts turned to what kind of label I’d design. I’m not big on modern art, and a picturesque villa scene is a bit trite, so I started to think of more unusual symbols. Of course, my thoughts eventually turned to the Isle of Mann flag, emblazoned with what research has taught me is a triskelion.
Apparently, other people have also enjoyed the peculiar symbol, since it is used by the Sicilians and Britans other than the Manx. Defined as “a symbolic figure consisting of three legs, arms, or branches radiating from a common center,” there is plenty of room for artistic license. Grape vines, wine necks, and the curly locks of cherubs could all play into a wine label design. As soon as I come up with a prototype, I’ll submit it for approval.
